Paris
3 Apr
A mysterious tunnel under construction has been discovered near a major prison in southern Paris during routine electrical works, although it did not appear part of an elaborate escape plan, police sources and city officials said on Wednesday. Tuesday's discovery was made by a technician from Enedis, which manages the electricity distribution network in France,…
15 Mar
At the intersection of music and entertainment, Kinda Sama shines like a rising star in the French scene. Hailing from Brussels, Belgium, this young versatile artist has captured the hearts of the public with his artistic talent and captivating personality. At just 24 years old, Kinda has already traveled an impressive path. Now residing in…
1 Mar
French police said Friday they had arrested 66 people at a farmers' protest on the Champs-Elysees in central Paris that blocked traffic during the morning rush hour.
25 Jan
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, departed Abuja for Paris, the capital of France, on a private visit.
10 Jan
Visiting Paris, London, and Amsterdam is like embarking on a grand tour through some of Europe's most iconic cities, each offering its unique blend of history, culture, and modern vibrancy. Here's why a trip to these three cities should be on every traveller's bucket list:
31 Oct
French police on Tuesday shot and wounded a woman who was making threats at a train station in Paris, a police source told AFP.
23 Oct
The LOEWE Foundation has officially opened submissions for the prestigious LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2024, scheduled to be held in Paris in the spring of the following year. The LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize is a prestigious event set to take place in Paris during the upcoming spring. The seventh edition of the prize is currently…
19 Sep 2023
Just before performing his famous moonwalk dance for the first time, Michael Jackson tossed his hat to the side of the stage. Four decades later, it's up for auction in Paris. The sale at the Hotel Drouot in Paris takes place on September 26. The black fedora is expected to fetch between 60,000 and 100,000…
5 Sep 2023
France's army is holding "talks" with counterparts in Niger about "easing movements of French military resources" in the country following a July coup by hostile generals, people close to Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu told AFP Tuesday.
29 Aug 2023
Nearly 2,000 people have been convicted in France over nationwide riots sparked in late June by the fatal police shooting of a teenager during a traffic stop near Paris, Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti said on Tuesday.
22 Jun 2023
One person was still missing on Thursday after a blast ripped through a building in central Paris, while six others were in critical condition receiving urgent treatment in hospital as rescuers sifted through wreckage.
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